The Dunlin, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new coastal escape on Johns Island in South Carolina, will open this summer. Located along the Charleston coastline within the exclusive waterfront community of Kiawah River, the Amanda Lindroth designed interiors are designed for coastal living in Charleston’s Sea Islands on 2,000 acres.
“It’s with great excitement that Auberge Resorts Collection will soon welcome guests to the natural wonderland of the Sea Islands where they’ll be able to appreciate the timeless beauty and peace of life on the river while celebrating authentic Lowcountry heritage that makes the area special,” GM Michael DeCanio said in a statement.
Renowned architect, Robert Glazier, was tasked with harmoniously integrating a modern take on a Southern summer home into the pristine ecosystem of the Kiawah River. The Dunlin’s architectural design is a testament to his creativity and commitment to quality and sustainability. Marrying whimsical Southern style with modern coastal living, the resort carefully respects both Sea Island architectural character—generous porches, gabled roofs and open space preservation—with the site’s natural features, to offer timeless spaces for seclusion and socializing alike.
Effortlessly imbued with the essence of this serene natural landscape, each of the resort’s 72 cottage-style guestrooms and suites are delightfully appointed. The cottage-inspired, Lowcountry aesthetic within features wicker, wood and textured linen combined with white-washed tones, mint-green accents and honey oak floors. Outside, porches are the perfect place for morning coffee or a nightcap with spectacular riverfront views. Almost double the size of the generously proportioned guest rooms, suites feature large living rooms, dining nooks and soaking tubs that offer river views. Various suites and rooms can be flexibly combined to accommodate families and friends traveling together. The signature Sweetbay Suite with its wraparound porch, indoor fireplace and outdoor tub for bathing in nature can also be booked as a private, two-bedroom cottage. The resort will also have 19 privately-owned Dunlin branded residences, which are set to debut for pre-sale in 2024.